The World Economic Forum on Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia will therefore convene over 1,000 leaders in Istanbul, Turkey, to catalyse new partnerships for growth and human development. - In light of the global economic contraction, how can governments and business leaders...

The following areas are indicative and nurture the interests of the Conference: - Innovation in retail - Ethical produce procurement and development - Logistics issues and implications for retail innovation - Consumer attitudes to ecological and ethical issues - Market liberalisation and impact...

Economists from all areas of specialization are invited to Istanbul to discuss cutting edge approaches to the challenges of the world economy. Papers in all interest areas are eligible.

Conference Theme: 'Globalization at the Crossroads' Participants are invited to address one of the most controversial subjects of the era -- globalization -- from their own diverse perspectives. Istanbul, long famous as a crossroads of trade between Europe and Asia and of different cultures, is...